This SUV has the best chance of lasting 250,000 miles

12 years, 174 million vehicles

When it comes to reliability, few brands have fought for the top spot. iSeeCars conducted a study spanning 12 years and over 174 million vehicles to determine which models are most likely to reach 250,000 miles on the odometer. The results are in, and not only does one SUV dominate the rest, but nine of the top 10 spots go to one manufacturer.

The Toyota Sequoia has the highest possible mileage of 250,000 miles

When it comes to passenger vehicles, the Toyota Sequoia dominates the competition with a 39.1% chance of lasting more than 250,000 miles. To put that in perspective, the average vehicle has a 4.8% chance of reaching 250,000 miles, making the Sequoia eight times more likely to achieve that feat.

in 2026 Starting at $64,025, the Toyota Sequoia makes off-roading a breeze. Available in six trim levels, all Sequoia models are powered by a twin-turbo V6 hybrid setup mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It produces 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque and is rated at 22 mpg city and highway. Not to mention its athletic stance with 18-, 20- or 22-inch wheels and a luxurious interior with soft-touch surfaces and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The Sequoia is outranked by several other Toyota models. In second place is the 4Runner with a 32.9% chance of reaching a quarter of a million miles. The Highlander Hybrid ranks third with a 31% chance. The Tundra, which shares a platform with the Sequoia, ranks fourth at 30 percent. The Lexus IS luxury sedan rounds out the top five with a 27.5% chance of breaking the 250,000-mile barrier.

It should be noted that iSeeCars the study excludes heavy trucks from the list of longest-lasting cars because of the way they are manufactured. After all, heavy duty trucks are built to withstand the worst in the harshest environments. Of these models, the Ram 3500 offers the best chance of reaching 250,000 miles at 39.7 percent, beating the Toyota Sequoia by more than half a percentage point. The Toyota Tundra is second at 30 percent, followed by the Ford F-450 Super Duty at 28.5 percent.

Japanese brands dominate the list of longest lasting brands

Toyota cars dominate the Longevity list, occupying 10 of the top 25 spots. Notably, this does not include Lexus, Toyota’s premium brand, which adds another four seats. Together, Toyota and Lexus take nine of the top 10, with only the tenth-place Honda Ridgeline breaking the streak. Honda itself takes five spots, and its luxury division Acura takes two more.

In total, Toyota and Honda hold the top ten spots on the list among their four brands, a streak broken only by the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at No. 13. Three spots go to General Motors, while one GMC and two Chevrolet models make the list. Nissan also makes an appearance, though the now-discontinued Titan full-size pickup takes 23rd place. That means Japanese automakers occupy 22 of the top 25 spots.

Overall, only four brands managed to beat the industry average of 4.8% chance of reaching 250,000 miles. Toyota leads with 17.8 percent, Lexus with 12.8 percent, Honda with 10.8 percent and Acura with 7.2 percent. GMC and Tesla were not far behind the industry average, each having a 4.6% chance of making it past 250,000 miles.

“While today’s design and engineering capabilities have extended the lifespan of every modern vehicle, producing cars that can reach a quarter of a million miles remains a high bar for many car brands,” said Karl Brauer. iSeeCars executive analyst.

Final thoughts

It’s no wonder that Toyota, Honda and their premium brands have topped the list of longest-lasting cars, right? After all, both brands have become known for their reliability over a long period of time. What’s more interesting to me is that only General Motors has been able to beat the longevity of the Japanese. The Nissan Titan also came as a bit of a surprise, given that the manufacturer decided to drop it from its lineup after the 2024 model year.

This story was originally reported by Autoblog in 2025. on October 18, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a preferred source by clicking here.